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mare reproductive loss syndrome

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mare reproductive loss syndrome
is characterized by regional epidemics of abortion and foal loss in eastern USA, particularly Kentucky, in certain years. It is associated epidemiologically with exposure to the Eastern tent caterpillar and has been experimentally reproduced by gavage of pregnant mares with the cuticle of the caterpillar larvae.


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In this decade alone it has endured mare reproductive loss syndrome and the September 11 attacks, which took place during the sale's opening sessions.
Byline: By Amy Bennett THE cause of death of two foals in Florida in the last fortnight has been confirmed as mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) - the destructive condition that caused havoc in the bloodstock industry's Kentucky heartland five years ago.
The sale was first put on hold in 2003, partly due to the devastating impact of mare reproductive loss syndrome on Kentucky's 2002 foal crop, and partly due to shifting patterns in buyer and consignor preference.
 
 
 
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